Which airport should I fly into for Chelmsford?

The closest airport, London Stansted Airport (STN), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Chelmsford?

The nearest is about 14 mi (23 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Chelmsford?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Chelmsford

The closest airports to Chelmsford, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Chelmsford, UK is London Stansted Airport (STN), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
STN	London Stansted AirportLondon, United Kingdom	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
SEN	Southend AirportSouthend, United Kingdom	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Regional
WXF	Wethersfield AirportWethersfield, United Kingdom	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Regional
LCY	London City AirportLondon, United Kingdom	24 mi / 38 km	46 min	Regional
RCS	Rochester AirportRochester, United Kingdom	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
QFO	Duxford AirportDuxford, United Kingdom	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional
BQH	London Biggin Hill AirportLondon, United Kingdom	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
CBG	Cambridge AirportCambridge, United Kingdom	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, London Stansted Airport (STN) is the most convenient at about 14 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Chelmsford. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with STN.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near STN saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road.